| Owner | Eric Roy |
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| Location | Yelm, Washington US map |
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| Vehicle | 1983 Grumman Kurbwatt Grumman Olsen |
| Motor | General Electric 5bt1346b51 Series Wound DC 23 hp 99.4 volt |
| Drivetrain | VW 5 speed transmission |
| Controller | Curtis 1221? 84-120volt 400amp |
| Batteries | 16 NAPA 284, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 96 Volts |
| Charger | Just a big transformer with a full bridge rectafier |
| DC/DC Converter | Curtis |
| Top Speed | 50 MPH (80 KPH) |
| Acceleration | Good acceleration till 40 mph. Then slowly kreeps to 50 mph |
| Range | 50 Miles (80 Kilometers) Factory said 50 mile range for 84 volts. So far at 96 volts I did 45 miles when travelling at 45 miles per hour. |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 2,500 Pounds (1,136 Kilograms) |
| Additional Features | All aluminum body and it has a solar charging system on the roof which looks like it's charging the main battery pack. I'm hoping for some one to let me know more about this little Grumman. It's a really neat little van. |
1983 Grumman Kurbwatt
“Kurby Goes Electric!”
Last Updated 05-17-2008
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